What do you get when you combine an elephant with a fish?
Swimming trunks!
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The Garden Bug: Planting dahlias
Dahlia tubers can go directly into the ground in the spring when there is little chance of frost, but they can also be planted as late as mid-June in most parts of the country.
Donna's Day: Cheese Fondue
My best cheese fondue memory goes back to a summer in Switzerland, the country of its origin.
Salome's Stars: Feb 17
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A close friend or relative has news that can change some of your plans.
Comfort Food: Recipes from Around the World
Gourmet tartiflette and butter chicken, perfect and delicious.
The Garden Bug: Horseradish
Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana) is a hardy perennial herb that has been cultivated for at least 3,000 years.
Salome's Stars: Feb 10
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) It's a good time to reconsider some of your plans, especially those involving major investments of money and/or time.
Let's Celebrate Valentine's Day
Do you and your sweetheart want to celebrate Valentine’s Day with a romantic dinner? If so, consider keeping things simple by choosing one of the following options.
Now Here's a Tip: Store nail polish in the fridge
If you store nail polish in the fridge, it will dry more quickly and last longer.
The Garden Bug: Benefits of snow
The winter landscape can be brilliant. Trees and shrubs with ornamental bark, such as red twig dogwood or river birches, look striking against a blanket of snow…
Salome's Stars: Feb 3
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Your spiritual strength helps you deal with a family member's problem. Expect some difficulties, but stay with it until it's ultimately resolved.
Donna's Day: Cha-Cha-Cha Doormat
Dance away mud, grit and grime from your shoes and boots with a whimsical doormat. Your family can paint it together and then use it every time you walk through the door during this wet and muddy season.
Now Here's a Tip: Keep plastic wrap in the freezer
Store an apple or two with your potatoes to keep them from sprouting.
Retirement Planning: Be informed. Be smart. Be ready.
Will you be ready to retire when the time comes? The amount of money you save and for how long will determine your level of comfort in your golden years.
The Garden Bug: Winter warnings
If you make soft, repeated "psh-psh-psh" sounds while standing near trees, this is bird-speak for "a predator is coming near".
Salome's Stars: Jan 27
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A surprise decision by someone you trust causes some stormy moments.
Donna's Day: Make a Colorful Sun Catcher
This month, make these colorful window decorations to brighten your child's bedroom during gloomy winter days.
The Garden Bug: Ladybug lingo
Called "ladybug" or "ladybeetle" in the United States, this garden favorite is called glückskäfer in Austria…
Donna's Day: Oven-baked grilled cheese
Is there such a thing as easy entertaining? When reviewing our busy December days, I admit that in spite of my intentions, parties became a bit of a production…